Overview

• Juventus visit Villarreal on Wednesday after a 4-4 Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund, with Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs appointed.
• Igor Tudor is preparing two different XIs for Europe and Serie A, targeting 4–5 alterations between Villarreal and Milan and favoring David to start up front in Spain.
• Fitness management is a priority, with Kenan Yildiz likely to be rested, Gleison Bremer monitored after a taxing return, and Thuram dealing with calf fatigue.
• Form remains uneven, with nine goals conceded in the last four matches and analysts highlighting unclear team identity and frequent changes to the starting eleven.
• The coach’s recent praise of Pedro Cambiaso as ‘top-club’ material has drawn criticism, while Villarreal arrive strong in LaLiga but with an inconsistent recent home record in the Champions League.